The song "Medley: I Just Want To Make Love To You / Rock Me Baby" was originally recorded by blues artist Muddy Waters in 1954, but Isaac Hayes reinterpreted and popularized it with a soulful and sensual touch in his 1969 album "Hot Buttered Soul." The lyrics express a desire for a purely physical and intimate relationship. The singer states that they don't want the other person to be a slave, work all day, or be obligated to them in any way. They simply want to make love to them and enjoy the physical pleasure that comes with it. The song celebrates the desire and longing for a passionate connection with someone. The lyrics also imply that the singer is attracted to the other person's physical appearance and mannerisms, evident in lines like "I can see by the way that you switch and walk" and "I can tell by the way that you baby talk." They find their partner's actions and treatment of others to be appealing. The second part of the medley, "Rock Me Baby," continues the theme of sensual desire. It asks the partner to rock and roll them all night long, emphasizing the pleasure they seek. The lyrics compare being rocked to feeling an intense physical sensation or pleasure. The repetition of the phrase "rock me" reinforces the sexual desire and the willingness to indulge in passionate experiences. Overall, the medley showcases Isaac Hayes' smooth and seductive soulful singing style, as he explores themes of physical attraction, desire, and pleasure.
